The heat of the summer is upon us and the ascent of a flower stalk puts a bitter end to a sweet crop of lettuce and/or radishes. So what happens in these vegetables so that they can not be enjoyed all season? The obvious answer is that they turn bitter or woody and bolt. So what causes this?
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Wadena, 56482

Wadena Minnesota 314 S. Jefferson, P.O. Box 31 56482

2013-03-04 14:10:39

The heat of the summer is upon us and the ascent of a flower stalk puts a bitter end to a sweet crop of lettuce and/or radishes. So what happens in these vegetables so that they can not be enjoyed all season? The obvious answer is that they turn bitter or woody and bolt. So what causes this?